Jadavpur University Whitewashes Graffiti After CM's Warning
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Graffiti at Kolkata's Jadavpur University was removed after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a warning against what he described as anti-national elements on campus. The whitewashing, which began on August 29, 2026, covered slogans supporting Palestine and the Maoist leader Kishenji, as well as a portrait of activist Audre Lorde. The Chief Minister specifically criticized slogans calling for the independence of Kashmir during a public meeting near the university. While the university administration characterized the removal as part of a regular cleaning process, the move has drawn criticism from Left-affiliated student unions. No major protests have been reported following the action.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the state government and student groups regarding political expression and ideological messaging on university campuses.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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